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Homemade sweet and spiced cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are an easily made chip for sweet dessert dips. They’re crunchy on the outside, with just enough chew to make them irresistible. Serve with this Apple Pie Dip or another sweet dip for a fun and tasty treat.

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Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips Recipe
Why You'll Love Cinnamon Sugar Chips
Tools Used
Ingredients
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips in Air Fryer
Pro Tips
Dips for Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Serving Suggestions
Storage Instructions
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Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

My family loves to have sopapilla at our local Mexican restaurant. Actually, I'm not sure that what they serve is sopapilla. It's more like churro chips with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Is that different?

Whatever they're called - that dessert is what inspired this cinnamon chips recipe.

Of course, these baked cinnamon sugar tortilla chips aren't exactly the same thing, but they are a perfect snack with a very similar flavor. Add some fresh fruit, like fresh strawberries; they are an over-the-top delicious dessert!

Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips Recipe

Homemade Cinnamon Tortilla Chips are an easy recipe to make. And they are so versatile - you can eat cinnamon sugar chips on their own, with fruit dip, with ice cream, or with whipped cream and chocolate sauce, just to name a few options.

Why You'll Love Cinnamon Sugar Chips

With a package of tortillas, a little butter, and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, you can make this tasty snack any time you want! And here's why you'll love them:

Easy - homemade tortilla chips baked with sweet cinnamon sugar and ready to eat in under 30 minutes! You can make these with leftover tortillas if you want to use them up!
Versatile - These work as an appetizer, dessert, or a quick snack and can be served in so many ways.
Delicious - if you love cinnamon toast, sopapilla, or any other cinnamon sugar dessert - you'll love this sweet snack too!

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips on a baking sheet

Tools Used

Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicon baking mat
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Pizza cutter or a large knife
Pastry brush

Ingredients

There are only 4 simple ingredients for these homemade chips!

Flour tortillas
Butter - you could also substitute nonstick cooking spray for the butter if you want
Granulated white sugar
Ground cinnamon

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

This sweet treat has a super simple recipe.

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchlment paper and set aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
Place the tortillas on a cutting board and cut them into 8 triangles apiece using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Place the tortilla triangles onto your prepared cookie sheet in an even layer. If you have more than will fit on a baking sheet, make a second batch instead of crowding them!
Melt the butter in small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.
Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter onto the tops of the tortilla wedges.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the tortillas, then flip them over and repeat the process with the butter and cinnamon sugar again on the other sides.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping the tortilla pieces halfway through baking to ensure that both sides crisp up and get a slight golden brown color.
Remove cinnamon crisps from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving. You can leave them on the baking sheet or spread them on a cooling rack. They will continue to crisp up the longer they cool.

butter brushed on tortilla wedges on a cookie sheet

Note: the chips are piled up on the parchment for this photo but they do need to be spread out into a single layer before baking! Bake two batches if needed!

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips in Air Fryer

Prepare the cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips as described above.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Place the coated tortilla pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
Air fry for about 5-6 minutes or until the chips are crispy and golden brown. Shake the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Pro Tips

You can use salted or unsalted butter. I like a little saltiness to my chips, but you can use unsalted butter if you prefer.
Too much butter will make them soggy or chewy - especially the leftovers!
You can also use apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon if you want to add a little extra flavor and dimension to your chips.
If you have more than will fit on a baking sheet, make a second batch instead of crowding them!
You can also serve these chips with sweet dips, or eat them on their own.

Dips for Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

You can enjoy these with any sweet, creamy dip. Here are some of my faves:

cinnamon sugar tortilla chips with apple pie dip

Serving Suggestions

As mentioned above, you could serve these sweet chips with any number of your favorite sweet dips or a dessert cheese ball for an appetizer at a holiday party. I love to eat fruit salsa with cinnamon chips!
Make dessert nachos by drizzling the nachos with chocolate syrup then topping with fresh whipped cream and chopped strawberries. You could do the same with caramel sauce.
These dessert tortilla chips also would make the perfect after-school snack for kids.
Serve homemade cinnamon chips with vanilla ice cream to add some crunch and texture to a bowl of ice cream. Add hot fudge on top for a really decadent treat. I have a great recipe for no-churn ice cream here.

Storage Instructions

Room Temperature. Store leftover cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips in an airtight containeror zip-lock bag lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. They will stay fresh for 3-5 days.

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